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The Power to Save Energy
Energy gives us
the power
Energy at our fingertips
In a typical
business, up to
30 percent of
energy is
wasted.
Lighting
Cooling
Computers
Office equipment
Kilowatt hours =
electricityTherms =
natural gas
Space heating*
Water heating*
* Some businesses use electricity for space heating and water heating
2 hours/day
x 5 days/week
x 50 weeks
= $8 saved/year
Every hour matters
and each of us
makes a difference
Turn it off!
Business benefits of saving energy
• Reduces operating costs
• Strengthens competitive advantage
• Frees up resources to invest in our
business and our employees
Electricity generation in Oregon
38.75%
35.50%
16.20%
4.30%5.30%
Hydro
Coal
Natural Gas
Wind
Other
Environmental & health benefits of
saving energy
• Conserves natural resources
• Reduces air pollution
• Limits carbon dioxide emissions
Efficiency
power plant
• A virtual power
plant that runs
on efficiency
• Lowest cost
source of
energy
• Keeps energy
costs as low as
possible
How can we use less?
Commercial energy use
Heating, cooling and ventilation (37%)
Lighting: interior & exterior (38%)
Electronics, equipment, etc. (17%)
Water heating (8%)
Where’s the
waste?
• Lighting
• Heating,
cooling and
ventilation
• Electronics
and equipment
YOU have the power to
save energy
Turn off
computers
and monitors
Skip the
screen saver
Switch off
the lights
Turn off task
lighting
Unplug
devices and
chargers
Don’t change
thermostat
settings
Use a power
strip at your
desk
Stop using
space heaters
Turn off
equipment
Keep heating
and cooling
vents free of
clutter
Go paperless
Close window
shades on hot
days
What energy-
saving ideas
do you have?
So what’s in it
for all of us?
More resources for growth
Greater ability to compete
Lower operating
costs
Support for
sustain-ability
Improved efficiency
Business benefits
Do your part for Oregon
Conserve resources
Lead by example
Build a better future
Make a difference
Personal rewards
Want to do even more?
• Join or start a green team at our company
• Get creative about new ways to save
• Track down and save wasted energy at
home. Energy Trust can help.
Thanks for all you do!
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